Encore
Cheryl Lynn/Jay-Z Lyrics


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Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind

Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar

Now what the hell are you waiting for
After me, there shall be no more
So for one last time, nigga make some noise

Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Yeah hearing me rap is like hearing G. Rap in his prime
I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Back to take over the globe, now break bread
I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Out the country but the blueberry still connect
On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
But when you young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Grand opening, grand closing
God your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Who you goin' find doper than him with no pen
Just draw off inspiration
Soon you goin' see you can't replace him
With cheap imitations for these generations

Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
So for one last time I need y'all to roar

What the hell are you waiting for?

Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
From Marcy to Madison Square
To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yea)
As fate would have it, Jay's status appears
To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
When I come back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5
It ain't to play games with you
It's to aim at you, probably maim you
If I owe you I'm blowing you to smithereens
Cocksucker take one for your team
And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
I came, I saw, I conquered
From record sales, to sold out concerts
So motherfucker if you want this encore
I need you to scream, 'til your lungs get sore

It's star time
This man is made! He's killing all y'all jive turkeys
Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man
Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Say Hova, c'mon say it!
HO-VA! HO-VA! Are y'all out there? (HO-VA! HO-VA!)
Are y'all out there? C'mon, louder!
Yeah, now see that's what I'm talking bout
They love you Jigga, they love you Jigga!

I like the way this one feel
It's so motherfucking soulful man!
Yeah, okay

So this here is the victory lap
Then I'm leaving, that's how you get me back
After a year of them sixteen's, it's one point two
And that's two point four, and I'm only doing two
You wanted to gain attention new dudes
I can get you BET and TRL too
You wanna be in the public, send your budget
Well fuck it, I ain't budging!
Young did it to death, you gotta love it
Record companies told me I couldn't cut it
Now look at me, all star-studded
Golfer above par like I putted
All cause the shit I uttered, was utterly ridiculous
How sick is this?
You want to bang, send Kanye change, send Just some dust
Send Hip a grip, then you got' spit
A little something like this





What the hell are you waiting for?

Overall Meaning

The song "Encore" is a collaboration between Cheryl Lynn and Jay-Z. The song starts with Jay-Z expressing gratitude to his fans before he requests for an encore. He emphasizes his dominance in the music industry and his unique style, which cannot be matched by anyone. He then calls on his fans to make some noise for one last time. He echoes his message about being unbeatable in the industry and emphasizes his intention to conquer the globe. Despite all his success, he acknowledges that he had his fair share of struggles when starting in the industry. He suggests that he had to pay his dues and overcome challenges but still managed to rise to a position of great influence.


Jay-Z emphasizes his intentions to retire as he declares that it’s time to say goodbye. Despite his intentions to leave the music industry, he promises to return and continue dominating like Jordan in the basketball industry. He indicates that he needs his fans to scream and make some noise for one last time as he prepares to leave the industry. He is confident in his abilities, citing his achievements, which include record sales, sold-out concerts and worldwide fame. The song concludes with the star asking his fans what they are waiting for, which might be a metaphor for what is stopping them from achieving success.


Line by Line Meaning

Thank you, thank you, thank you, you're far too kind
Acknowledging audience appreciation


Now can I get an encore, do you want more
Asking for a repeat performance


Cooking raw with the Brooklyn boy
Collaborating with a rapper from Brooklyn


So for one last time I need y'all to roar
Requesting a final round of applause


What the hell are you waiting for?
Asking the audience why they aren't reacting


Who you know fresher than Hov'? Riddle me that
Posing a rhetorical question about his own freshness


The rest of y'all know where I'm lyrically at
Stating that others are aware of his lyrical ability


Can't none of y'all mirror me back
Saying that no one can imitate him


Yeah hearing me rap is like hearing G. Rap in his prime
Comparing himself to rapper G. Rap


I'm, young H.O., rap's Grateful Dead
Calling himself the Grateful Dead of rap


Back to take over the globe, now break bread
Returning to dominate the music industry


I'm in, Boeing jets, Global Express
Listing his luxurious possessions


Out the country but the blueberry still connect
Stating that he is still connected to his roots despite being abroad


On the low but the yacht got a triple deck
Keeping a low profile despite owning a lavish yacht


But when you young, what the fuck you expect? Yep, yep
Explaining that youth often comes with a wild attitude


Grand opening, grand closing
Commenting on the cycle of success and failure in the rap industry


God your man Hov' cracked the can open again
Returning to the industry after a hiatus


Who you goin' find doper than him with no pen
Challenging other rappers to find someone better


Just draw off inspiration
Encouraging others to find inspiration for their art


Soon you goin' see you can't replace him
Claiming he is irreplaceable


With cheap imitations for these generations
Saying that newer generations often resort to cheap copies of older artists


Look what you made me do, look what I made for you
Acknowledging the relationship between his success and the audience's support


Knew if I paid my dues, how will they pay you
Commenting on the challenges of being a newcomer in the industry


When you first come in the game, they try to play you
Explaining how newcomers are often mistreated in the industry


Then you drop a couple of hits, look how they wave to you
Observing how success changes the way people treat you


From Marcy to Madison Square
Referencing the different stages of his career


To the only thing that matters in just a matter of years (yea)
Stating that his career is the most important thing to him


As fate would have it, Jay's status appears
Reflecting on his current success


To be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye
Acknowledging his current success and indicating that it's a good time to retire


When I come back like Jordan, wearing the 4-5
Referencing Michael Jordan's return to basketball after retirement


It ain't to play games with you
Stating that he's serious about his return


It's to aim at you, probably maim you
Warning his competition that he's back to dominate


If I owe you I'm blowing you to smithereens
Suggesting that he will get rid of those who are in debt to him


Cocksucker take one for your team
Threatening those who go against him


And I need you to remember one thing (one thing)
Asking the audience to remember his message


I came, I saw, I conquered
Summarizing his successful career


From record sales, to sold out concerts
Listing his achievements


So motherfucker if you want this encore
Challenging the audience to prove their devotion


I need you to scream, 'til your lungs get sore
Asking for an energetic response from the audience


This man is made! He's killing all y'all jive turkeys
Praising himself and bragging about his success


Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Asking the audience if they want more of his music


Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man
Encouraging the audience to show their support


Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Asking the audience to help him continue his performance


Say Hova, c'mon say it!
Encouraging the audience to chant his nickname


Are y'all out there? (HO-VA! HO-VA!)
Asking if the audience is still paying attention


C'mon, louder!
Urging the audience to speak up


Yeah, now see that's what I'm talking bout
Complimenting the audience on their energy


They love you Jigga, they love you Jigga!
Observing the audience's appreciation for his music


I like the way this one feel
Expressing satisfaction with the performance


It's so motherfucking soulful man!
Complimenting the musical quality of the performance


So this here is the victory lap
Calling the performance a victory


Then I'm leaving, that's how you get me back
Indicating that this performance is a farewell


After a year of them sixteen's, it's one point two
Boasting about his sales figures


And that's two point four, and I'm only doing two
Stating that he doesn't need to put in as much effort to achieve success


You wanted to gain attention new dudes
Addressing newcomers in the industry


I can get you BET and TRL too
Offering to help newcomers gain popularity


You wanna be in the public, send your budget
Explaining that being popular requires money


Well fuck it, I ain't budging!
Stating that he won't compromise his values


Young did it to death, you gotta love it
Acknowledging his success and encouraging admiration


Record companies told me I couldn't cut it
Doubting his early success


Now look at me, all star-studded
Reflecting on his current status as a celebrity


Golfer above par like I putted
Comparing his success to that of a skilled golfer


All cause the shit I uttered, was utterly ridiculous
Acknowledging that his lyrics were often outrageous


How sick is this?
Asking the audience to consider his success


You want to bang, send Kanye change, send Just some dust
Offering to collaborate with Kanye and Just Blaze


Send Hip a grip, then you got' spit
Encouraging newcomers to pay respects to the genre


A little something like this
Offering an example of how to make good music




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kanye West, Shawn Carter

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